AmpliPHI 3.8kWh Battery Installation Manual

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2.0 –Safety

For safety reasons, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the AmpliPHI Batteries, and all appropriate

sections of this manual. Failure to follow instructions provided in the Installation Manual, Integration Guides

and/or Warranty will Void the Warranty.

2.1 – General Safety Instructions

• Do not operate if the AmpliPHI Battery has been damaged in any way during shipping or otherwise.

• To reduce the chance of short-circuits, always use insulated tools when installing or working with

AmpliPHI batteries or other electrical equipment.

• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with

AmpliPHI batteries and electrical equipment. Wear insulated gloves and rubber shoes.

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AmpliPHI Batteries pose some risk of shock or sparking during the installation and initial wiring and

connection process. This is consistent with all other battery-based storage formats. To minimize the

risk of shock or sparks during the installation and commissioning of the system, make sure the built-in

breaker is in the “OFF” position.

• To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing system wiring is in good condition and

that the wire is not undersized. Do not operate the AmpliPHI Battery in conjunction with damaged or

substandard wiring.

These safety precautions are in addition to the Warnings previously outlined on page 4 of this Manual.

2.2 – Response to Emergency Situations

As with any battery, if the AmpliPHI Battery’s cells are severely damaged due to physical abuse, reverse

polarity, high voltage, unmitigated current or other electrical phenomenon incurred outside of Warranted

specifications, it can cause electrolyte leakage and other failures. The electrolyte can be ignited by an open

external flame. However, unlike other lithium ion batteries with cobalt oxides (e.g. LCO, NCM and NCA), the

AmpliPHI LFP Batteries’ electrolyte and other material components generate a limited amount of heat and do

not go into a state of thermal runaway with fire propagation. The SimpliPhi UL 1973 Battery Certification

verifies “No Thermal Runaway” (see MSDS for chemical analyses).

While PHI Batteries do not go into thermal runaway with fire propagation, the following protocol should be

followed in the event that the PHI batteries are subjected to electrical fire caused by other system components

or failures:

• Ensure that the system is no longer energized, either from the solar array or the grid (main

disconnect).

• Separate any external cables from batteries if present (cut if necessary) using insulated tools.

• Wear a respirator or dust mask to avoid inhaling soot/dust.

• Wear insulating and abrasion-resistant gloves (if permeable, over nitrile or similar gloves).

• Move battery debris into non-conductive bins capable of handling the weight.

• Dispose as regulations require.

CAUTION: While water is an acceptable and effective extinguishing agent for the AmpliPHI

Battery model, the Balance of System equipment used in conjunction with the AmpliPHI

Batteries may require specialized extinguishers such as FM-200 or CO2 suppression

systems.

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